We also offer grain free and chicken free choices for those pups with special diets. Freshpet uses 100% wind power for their kitchens, sources ingredients locally so less transportation is required, and they have planted over 25,000 trees to offset their carbon footprint as they work towards having zero carbon footprint in the future. pet services. Anyway, check it out or dont. Simple solution.) I have done endless research over the years for the best food my dogs and pups would be INTERESTED in eating. She loves it ANY other foods gave her bad IT and Bowel issues. Fresh Pet has changed that. Freshpet has a variety of product lines today to fit both your dogs dietary needs and preferences as well as your own needs such as time constraints. Fresh pet does not meet WSAVA guidelines. It has now been several months and shes continued improving, to the point where her transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Vital Complete Meals, Beef with Lamb. K rant over , I certainly understand your frustrations with vets and dog foods! For starters, it is definitely more expensive than dry dog foods, but thats the cost of fresher ingredients. Petfresh chicken/turkey is a great product. He eats better than me most days. See, Im disabled, and they are my whole world in a world thats totally and shockingly fuc*** up! Get Started. shop by pet. This works out to roughly $2.17 per day.The bags of Freshpet such as the Freshpet Selects are much higher in price. We give them a break from Fresh Pet and use some meat and broth from what ever we cooked with The Healthy Extensions. . I buy the large roll every five days. If anyone can help me out as to how much kibble and how much freshpet i should be feeding him Id really appreciate it, thank you! He almost died before we figured it out. My vet said the x-ray showed my dogs stomach lining was thicker than normal. We do not use the log. This is one of the reasons Freshpet is considered healthy pet dog food. I have a Shitzu Yorker mix and the chicken/ Turkey in the small rolls with the cranberries is the ONLY food she will eat. featured. The moment I pull his food out of the fridge he jumps up and down like crazy, he absolutely loves it!! You should be able to find this information on the packaging. And yes sometimes I am going store to store cuz it seems to sell out fast!! You can also use Freshpets store locator to track down a spot near you. I dont think merely changing his diet would have made him this sick. To note, the packaging does say that freezing is not recommended. Overall, Freshpet is a very high animal protein dog food which is great for the majority of dogs. With so many product lines, it can be hard to know what option to choose. I have went through hell all these years with finding a dog food that she will eat on a consistent basis. Do you or anyone in the comments know if its possible that maybe the food could be spoiled or perhaps contaminated? Freshpet Select - This product line is made with fresh ingredients delivered daily. I had 3 dogs that all ate grain free. Although her weight is good (no ribs showing etc. is all that is recommended with more affordable and accessible options like Freshpet being pushed to the wayside or low key being touted as being inferior and most of that is based on the look of the product which myself nor my pup cares about. Freshpet Vital Complete Meals Grain-Free Beef & Lamb Fresh Dog Food (200) $39.99 Same Day Delivery Eligible Freshpet Vital Complete Meals Grain-Free Chicken, Beef, Salmon & Egg Fresh Dog Food (429) $14.99 - $39.99 Same Day Delivery Eligible Freshpet Vital Grain Free Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Fresh Dog Food (186) $13.99 Same Day Delivery Eligible What could that be? Heres a breakdown of what makes up the Freshpet Vital Chicken Dog Food recipe, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Peas, Carrots, Eggs, Brown Rice, Rice Bran, Carrageenan, Natural Flavors, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Flaxseed Oil, Inulin, Celery Powder, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. We switched to Freshpet about 3 weeks ago. Copyright 2023 Dog Food Advisor All Rights Reserved, Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total). My Elkhound has been extremely picky for months now and wont eat crunchy food nor wet food. I scrambled it all together with some extra peas and carrots. I will say that the meat itself doesnt look the most appealing to a human, it resembles a large bologna roll though the ingredients are probably much better than whatevers in bologna! She has been on Freshpet for six months or so and she has no itching and no more $40 shots a monthFreshpet has helped me tremendously. However I found close enough. Looking to contact the humans? I also have a cat that refused dry kibble all together and is just as picky as the dog and she also loves this food. As a single man thats more then I spend at the grocery store to by food for myself every month and eat good, buy quality food for myself. Have done the log, and the Vital Freshpet in 4.5& 5.5# bags. Well i put him on the Salomon mix no chicken and all he has been doing is vomiting wtf??? Freshpet Vital is a brand of dog food that is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and is designed to be highly digestible and nutrient-dense. All ate Fresh Pet, loved it & were healthy otherwise. She loves it and has had more energy and is excited to eat again. They DO NOT recommend any dog food, rather they only inform the public which brands follow their guidelines and Purina is one of those who do. As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 41% and a mean fat level of 31%. We are trying to find a food that our little dog can eat. My only concern with Pet Fresh is the Carrageenan in it. This means that we do not know if any amount is toxic. Ive been where you are with the endless frustration with vets and having to choose the healthiest food for my two fur kids. You sound paranoid and poor educated if you really believe all professionals are bought. Freshpet fresh dog food is never frozen when . Im looking to hear from people who regularly feed their pets FreshPet if so, can you please help me out by filling out this survey for a chance to participate in a small closed online dog community. I needed to know how much it was going to cost me for the week/month and I found the price to be too expensive. Hoping I can always get it on some kind of clearance deal because I really cant afford it but Ive been tapping her other food with it and wishing it together and she absolutely is loving it to death Im using the nuggets right now Im going to try some of the Roll before I cut it all up and put it in little Ziplocs to freeze it. Was I ever pleased along with them! Well this has only confused me even more. Rhonda, your observation is so on point! Old food being sold. At Freshpet, we believe pets deserve real, fresh food that makes a difference in their happy, tail-wagging lives. My dog tired of the food within a few weeks, and I was stuck with a large supply in my freezer. He looks fantastic, hes so much more vibrant and playful, especially for a dog his age! She is older and has few teeth and its soft, plus she eats it well. I was so disappointed . Within 2 weeks, shed gained a substantial amount of weight, was running around like a middle-aged dog and her skin condition was clearing. Its a great product. Also, watch the slimmy feel to the food and mold, and also out of date food. Not only are we limited by factors such . Superfoods and antioxidants make up a large amount of the ingredients in their Deli Fresh range. It was hard to rotate this bag with my dog with other food since as soon as I opened it, it spoiled within 7 days. My 4 month old shih-tzu puppy has been eating Wellness Puppy (wet and dry) but I think she is getting tired of it. I have six rescues dogs. Their protein sources are animal-based with no by-products. Is the Freshpet and beans a good idea? It is a great option for dogs who may have food allergies or sensitivities, as it is made without common allergens like corn, wheat, and soy. I mean, take your dog for ex obesity can be life threatening, for others dogs its been joint issues, or aging (their bodies need diff things then), and what if putting them on PURINA doesnt help and their condition worsens? Or hell drop a piece of chicken or something in with her food When Im Not Looking LOL this wasnt the case when she was smaller as I lived on my own with her she is 3 years old soon and has only been eating the freshpet for less than a week Im hoping its good for her, If you weigh the end pieces you will find they are the same.. So far so good with all 3 of them. Our bigger dogs have nylabones to chew on, too. I miss him every day. She is so happy. We will continue to use this product and like other comments believe my friends will be with us a lot longer and enjoy the beautiful animals God has allowed us to love have and enjoy and live the wonderful life they deserve. I have had my chi-mix on NomNomNow for 2 1/2 years because he was such a picky eater and his stools were a mess. Grain-free, high-protein recipe made with real chicken. My 7 year old Maltese loves fresh pet. Keep reading about all the itchy dogs. How to choose a new nail design for spring? Instead of switching to another canned food, I was thinking of trying Fresh Pet. I was paying for higher end kibble he would barely eat and was losing weight. This is because various studies, dating back to the 1960s, show that the substance may degrade and become toxic when it mixes with stomach acid. This break puts Fresh Pet back on the main menu and convent for me. We prefer The Farmers Dog over Freshpet. A: If your pet has dietary restrictions, you should opt for dog food that meets their specific needs. Find Out Why Vets Trust Freshpet. The aroma of the shredded smells good enough to eat yourself, whereas the logs do not. Freshpet rolled dog food is not raw dog food, it has already been cooked and pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria before leaving their kitchen. Same here my hound was having seizures but it said it could be food I tried every kind they didnt stop till I start feeding him pet fresh. God Bless All!! The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43%, a fat level of 32% and estimated carbohydrates of about 16%. I use this as a meal topper and my dog loves it! Freshpet sells mid-range purchase size items on its own website and partner sites in the highly competitive online pet food industry. Freshpet Vital - in addition to being freshly made, the Vital line uses only non-GMO, all-natural ingredients sourced from the United States. And neglect. I have used Freshpet Selects in the past. I switched to Freshpet because my Bully girl had so many food allergies, along with my Staffie. He hates it, but ate it when I added scrambled egg whites. The veggies are all good, as it uses carrots, peas, and brown rice. I have two, they love the beef roll. The Farmers Dog Reviews 2023- [PERFECT Dog Food? The cost of Freshpet dog food will vary a good amount based on what style of food you buy. Theres no way that Purina JUST SO HAPPENS to be the solution for all these random dog issues, esp since its freaking Purina. Like wtf!? uh-oh! That's why we make our pet food using only fresh, whole, high-quality ingredients delivered to our Kitchen daily. He felt they were getting too many calories. Hes just not liking it. I mean the vet was having me pick up ear drops for her ears monthly.i want her around for a long time as i bring her to work with me to make my older clients happy which she does. My Aussie Terrier looks like a big Yorkie. Well, I cant do the physical anymore, but I have to at least try with the mental and emotional side. When it thaws it may have a different color and consistency, but the nutritional value will remain the same. I will nevere feed my dog Fresh Pet again. 10,383,594 lives saved. Traditionally Freshpet has been sold as rolls that you keep refrigerated and cut up to give to your dog in portions specific to their size, though Freshpet does offer bagged refrigerated dog food and treats today as well. The medical community is unsure to what extent carrageenan degrades in the digestive system. 3 cp1976 3 yr. ago I've been feeding Freshpet to my 3 year old 5lb Maltese for the last 2 years. We a 4 year old American Pocket Bully, 53 lbs. going to contact the company. All of the meats used in Freshpet are sourced from North America and all of their food is made in Pennsylvania before its shipped out across the US. She wasnt finicky about food until about 1 year ago when she began turning her nose up at everything we tried feeding her. We like the fact that its all sourced from and made in America and American products. We have recently switched our two chis to FreshPet. She is picky eater also. Freshpet dog food is made from vegetables and other ingredients including chicken liver, peas, brown rice, eggs, rice bran, vitamin B12 supplement, Riboflavin, vitamin d3, and other ingredients. My pup loved it. . I have a 10 lb chihuahua which brand of fresh pet do you recommend I think I got the wrong kind he loves it but hes constipated. Now my new chihuahuas will not ever be fed grain free. As for the look of a roll, my dogs noses go to the flavor and not to the vision of their food arriving in a cardboard box wrapped in cute packaging and poured into their dishes. But I do believe the quality of what you give your fur baby goes a long way! Ive never had a problem with the food. Thank you and good luck! That gives your dog a wide array of vital amino acids, as well as a good shot of moisture from the broth. Also did you mix it with kibble? Freshpet offers a high standard of dog food. She is not a picky eater but she did not eat it as enthusiastically and when reading the can it had ingredients that we felt were not very great. He was always so itchy I gave him multiple oatmeal bath I tried vitamins brought him to the vet obvious things nothing worked. Had I known he might have stayed healthy. $6.99 ($6.99/pound) When purchased online. Sadly she passed away a few months ago but she was happy and healthy up to that time. For a 4.5 lb bag, the cost is ~$20. Freshpet Select is sold in stores like Walmart. All dog food brands were ultimately graded based on Protein/Carb Ratio, Quality of Ingredients, and Variety. So far we have had great luck with Freshpet. I would like to cook her meals myself, but Im not a specialist in dog nutrition and trying to figure out how many carbs she needs, protein, vitamins, minerals, etc for proper and complete health is a headache. The same goes for Fresh Pet food. This means that the agency has reviewed the evidence that poligeenan can cause cancer in animals and concluded that it may have the same effect in humans. Walmart sells 1.5 pound rolls for $5.26 and 6 pound rolls for $12.86. Deli Fresh Pet Food 518044 Vital Bison And Beef Roll For Pets, 2-Pound. He at the beef one day and the chicken next. Natures fresh food is GAP certified and made using local ingredients in the United States. I trust no one. If the Store does not have a good functioning refrigerator then yes the food will spoil since there is no preservatives. Its amazing!!! $32.99 as of publishing date. I have had more in the past year as I am in rescue but we lost 4 last year to old age or cancer. I hope he is doing well. (I would spend anything on my dogs if I thought the return on investment was justified in better health and happiness, but its not in this case.) Overweight. Freshpet Select products are sold at grocery chains and mass retailers like Walmart and Target. My 8-year only Shih Tzu, Bei Li has been a FreshPet fan for six of her eight years and had thrives on the Small Dog recipe. How long does pet fresh last in the fridge after its open. I have fed my 2 jack russells, Purina Pro Plan. So I started on Freshpet. Any other food gave her diarrhea and obvious pain as she could not digest dry foods or much of the canned foods. I worked in the pet industry for years, it is an industry. I mostly use Fresh pet beef roll. Cindy, I couldnt agree more with your comments.The pet food industry is no different from the pharmaceutical industry! Freshpet makes real food and pet treats with fresh ingredients, gently cooked without preservatives, and stored in the family fridge. Farmers Dog may be even better, but its really expensive and I dont like depending on delivery services for most things. None had heart issues. Want to check out the dogs behind the scenes of each product review? You shouldnt on a dog if you cant afford the dog and the car payment. We want what is best, and limited by what we can afford. Exactly how I have found Freshpet. If I wanted to feed a large dog Freshpet, I would be going through 2+ rolls a day and it seems that I would run into issues with the Freshpet fridges not stocking enough for my needs. Shes now is eating a mixture of Purina Pro, Blue Wilderness Healthy Weight (is this the same as Blue Buffalo??) They both became disenchanted with the dry food and soft canned food that I was feeding. I used to be an RN so Im on this earth to try to help and ease suffering through physical, mental and emotional care. Ive been feeding them freshpet sence they were puppies. The roll pictured above is a 1lb roll of food. I am feeding her the recommended amount, its just that she was barely eating her other food the past few weeks! My vet has also raised the problems with a totally grain free diet for my Golden. This roll is filled with meat, as the first four ingredients are beef, chicken, beef liver, and beef broth. Yes, I started my shih tzu on fresh pet by mixing it with the old food and slowly decreasing the amount of the old food at every feeding to avoid diarrhea and vomiting. If your dog has kidney issues or other specific health concerns, check with your vet first to see if Freshpet is a good option for your dog. What have you got to lose? Read reviews and buy Freshpet Select Roll Chunky Chicken, Vegetable & Turkey Recipe Refrigerated Wet Dog Food - 1.5lbs at Target. Just put it in a Zip lock storage bag. Is it on the pricey side so I am glad that I have a small dog and only one cat that I have to buy this for. Two of my dogs had blood work at different times and my vet said what ever you are doing is impressive. While I prefer to do most of my shopping online, it is not a big sacrifice for me to pop into a pet shop once a week to purchase Freshpet. Fresh pet is currently being gobbled up, but I plan to mix it with grain food going forward. . Take a look at the photo below to see why I prefer The Farmers Dog (in addition to them being able to deliver perfectly portioned food every month). Plus like others in these threads, While dogs may seem to really enjoy these foods at first, in the long term they cause chronic weight loss, chronic diarrhea, blindness, and can cause death! My pom had those issues, turned out he was allergic to chicken, I just bought FRESH PET today and then noticed that it contained Carrageenan! How does everybody afford fresh food for their dog? No itching, paw licking or scooting. Because you get fresher dog food delivered right to your door that was made just days ago, not something sitting in a supermarket fridge for weeks to months. I have a 20 year-old schipperke who suddenly developed a skin condition then refused to eat her high-end kibble. I had a roll frozen accidentally and the texture was not the same when it defrosted. We have been trying to find a food that our 11 year old smooth fox terrier will eat. Freshpet recommends that food sit out no longer than 2-3 hours before you need to return it to the fridge so it doesnt spoil.